Medium Voltage Solutions for Marine ApplicationsDriving Efficiency Aboard Your Vessel

Rising energy costs. Increasing environmental regulation.Accelerating demand for larger, multi-use ships. When itcomes to designing high-performance, cost-effective diesel electric vessels, today’s ship builders are faced with daunting challenges.

And for each new challenge you face, you must find a solution that can withstand the rigors of a marine environment while conserving space and weight – andoptimizing maintenance at sea.

Rockwell Automation medium voltage solutions for marine applications are built to help you achieve the environmentally friendly, high operating efficiency ofdiesel electric propulsion in a simplified, space-saving design.

What’s more, our complete solution extends to provideenhanced shipboard control and protection to keep allyour motor systems up and running at optimal levels.

No matter what type of vessel, you can count on ourmedium voltage solutions to propel the efficiency andperformance of your ship to new heights.

Propelling Efficiency and Performance to New Heights

Special Vessels• Dredgers• Tugs• Barges• Ice Breakers• Patrol Vessels• Research Vessels

Cruise and Ferry• Cruise Ships• Ferries• Yachts

Merchant• Bulk Carriers• Container Ships• LNG Tankers• Shuttle Tankers• Chemical Carriers

Offshore• Platform Support Vessels• Offshore Supply Vessels• Drilling Ships• Anchor Handlers• Platforms• Mobile Crane Vessels

From the main propulsion and thrusters to pumping andauxiliary systems, Rockwell Automation applies mediumvoltage technology to streamline ship system design andinstallation – while providing the control your application demands.

Our medium voltage solutions for marine applications arebased on proven technology long-recognized for reliableperformance in harsh industrial environments. Now, youcan deliver the same control, protection and efficiency toyour marine applications with these solutions:

PowerFlex® 7000 Medium Voltage Drives: Available in abroad range of power ratings, these drives feature a compact, transformerless design and control speed,torque, direction, starting and stopping of standard induction or synchronous AC motors. Marine applicationsinclude main propulsion, thrusting and auxiliary systems.

SMC™ Flex Medium Voltage Soft Starters: This solid-statereduced voltage controller applies a full range of startingand stopping methods and includes motor protection,communication and diagnostic capabilities. Marine applications include firefighting pumps, cargo pumps,and hydrolic winches.

Medium Voltage Motor Controllers: Our motor controllers offer a range of control formats andcan incorporate IntelliCENTER® technology, an integratedhardware, software and communication solution featuringplug-and-play functionality and real-time diagnostic information to speed installation and maintenance. Marine applications include drive input/output controland isolation and auxiliary hardware applications, such as pumps.

Medium Voltage Switchboards: Custom designed for your offshore requirements, mediumvoltage switchboards are a key component of our marinepower management system.

Optimal Operation Starts Here

Our complete solution is a green solution.The Rockwell Automation medium voltage solution for marine applications extends motorcontrol and power management across the entire ship to improve vessel efficiency and reduce environmental impact. From soft starting to active power factor control and condition monitoring, our solution is designed to optimize generator loading and diesel engine operation – and decrease greenhouse emissions.

Medium Voltage PowerFlex 7000 Drive, SMC Flex Soft Starter and Full Voltage Controller

PowerFlex 7000 Medium Voltage Marine DriveSimply Better at Sea

Your main propulsion and thruster systems are among the most costly – and energy-intensive – applications aboard your vessels. With power ratings from 600 kW to 24 MW, the liquid-cooled PowerFlex 7000 marine drive provides the soft-starting and variable speed control you need to significantly improve your energy efficiency.

At the same time, these drives implement advanced intelligent motor control technology to enable real-time condition monitoring and control of your processes.

More efficiency, enhanced control – in one marine-certified, cost-effective solution.

Smaller. Lighter. Simpler Power StructureThe PowerFlex 7000 marine drive simplifies your ship’s power structure with Direct-to-Drive™ technology. This technology combines an Active Front End (AFE) rectifier, SGCT power semiconductors and common mode voltage protection so you can connect directly to shipboard generation systems – without a bulky isolation transformer. You can also connect any new or existing motor directly to the drive without additional motor filtering.

The result? Lower capital investment, faster installation, fewer parts – and a much lighter, smaller footprint.

Marine-Optimized Control Built for higher flexibility, controllability and protection, thePowerFlex 7000 marine drive provides load sharing control for various propulsion schemes – and is ideal for redundant propulsion drive systems.

To help prevent blackout conditions, the drive features a unique built-in power limit interface that manages the drive power consumption with respect to the load and available generation capacity. And if your application requires dynamic braking, it can be designed into the drive with an optional integrated package.

Easy-to-Use. Easy-to-Maintain.From initial system programming to operation and maintenance, the PowerFlex 7000 marine drive is designed for ease-of-use and maintainability. Installation and set-up wizards simplify commissioning and start-up. And the integral, multi-lingual operator interface delivers online messaging and system alerts to make it easy to control and monitor your system. A straightforward design and front access to the equipment – plus simplified tools and instruction sets – reduces Mean Time to Repair (MTTR). Our patented PowerCage® enables power semiconductor device change-out in less than ten minutes.

Seaworthy PackagingSea conditions, propeller blade frequency and other equipment operation cause unique shock and vibrationconditions aboard ships. The PowerFlex 7000 marine drive incorporates sheet metal, bracing and mechanical modifications specifically designed to meet shipboard installation, mitigate vibration – and comply with marine standards.

Why buy a drive phase shifting transformer if you don’t need one?

Transformers typically weigh 4 500 kgs (9 920 lbs) or more and take up more than 5 m3 (180 sq feet)

of ship space.

3300-4160V: 12 Rectifier Devices + 12 Inverter Devices = 24 total devices 6000-6600V: 18 Rectifier Devices + 18 Inverter Devices = 36 total devices

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CPowerCage allows fast semiconductor change-out, less than 10 minutes. Multi-lingual, user-friendly operator terminal.

Redundant pump for liquid-cooling system.Grab handles designed for shipboard installation.

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A Integral line reactor eliminates the need for an isolation transformer. Output contactor & isolating switch provide ability to isolate motor.

The PowerFlex 7000 MV marine drive conserves space and streamlines installation and maintenance, thanks to a straightforward, transformerless design and simplified cabling.

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Active Front End (AFE) Technology

PowerFlex 7000 AFE technology mitigates input harmonics, providing compatibility with shipboard generation supply networks.

Near sinusoidal output current and voltage waveforms result in compatibility with new or existing standard motors (inverter duty motors not required).

Simple Power StructureA space-saving topology minimizes the design footprint and drives reliability with a low component count. And the “3 cables in, 3 cables out” configuration reduces installation time.

Generator SideRectification Motor Side

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From project concept through support, our team provides a full scope of capabilities to deliver value to your marine application – at sea or in port.

Ensuring the VoyageWhen you work with Rockwell Automation, you engage a dedicated marine team including industry sales specialists,commercial engineering managers, project managers and application engineers – all focused on the challengesyou face.

We’ll work with you and your partners – your prime contractor,shipyard or marine integrator. Or, we’ll build an extended teamby tapping the marine expertise that resides within our PartnerNetwork™ program. Our program provides you with access to a global network of best-in-class companies including distributors, system integrators, machine builders, alliances and complementary product providers.

Beyond our solution delivery capabilities, we will assess yourentire operation and recommend the right mix of services andsupport to meet your everyday technical needs and maximizeyour automation investment.

Meeting your everydaytechnical needs

• Online and Phone Support

• Training Services

• OnSite Support

• Repair Services

Maximizing your automation investment

• MRO Asset Management

• Network and Security Services

• Safety and Energy Services

• InSite Managed Services

The semiconductors, cooling system and gate connections are all packaged in a patented molded housing – the PowerCage.

• Easy access for maintenance and repair with simple tools

• No need to remove any water connections or large power modules.

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Drive Designs 18-Pulse Transformerless Ac�ve Front End (AFE) Rec�fier

Input Voltage

4160 V 6600 V 4160 V 6600 V

Single Power Unit

800 Kw – 3.6 MW 800 Kw – 6 MW 800 Kw – 3.25 MW 800 Kw – 5.2 MW Double Power Units

1.6 MW – 7.2 MW 1.6 MW – 12 MW 1.6 MW – 6.5 MW 1.6 MW – 10 MW

Output Power Range (Induc�on Machine Ra�ngs)

Quad Power Units

3.2 MW

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14.4 MW 3.2 MW – 24 MW 3.2 MW – 13 MW 3.2 MW – 2 1 MW Main Supply Voltage (50/60 Hz)

4160 V 6600 V 4160 V 6600 V

Motor Voltage 4000 V 6600 V 4000 V 6300 V

Line Input Power Factor 0.95 1.0 ( Unity )

Efficiency at Rated Load > 96. % > 97.5%

Impedance Device Mul�-Phase Shi�ed Transformer Line Reactor

Inverter Output Frequency 50 / 60 HZ Max 75 Hz Please contact Rockwell Automa�on for lower design base frequency.

Output Power Factor Asynchronous motor ( Induc�on ) : typically > 0.84; Synchronous motor ( AC Brushless ) : .95 3 x 400 to 690 V AC – 50 / 60 Hz Auxiliary Control Voltages

1 x 120/230 V AC from external uninterrupted power supply Inlet Temperature: min. 5°C, max. 36°C (max. 42°C with dera�ng) Pressure Drop: 7 to 43 kPa depending on heat exchanger design

Customer Supplied Fresh Water Flow Rate: 100 – 300 Liters per minute depending of power converter topology External Cooling Water(Customer Supplied)

Heat Exchanger placement integrated into pumping cell

General Design Features Protec�on Class (Cabinetry) IP21 , IP42 , Op�onal IP44 , with Gasketing , with Key interlocking system Power Cable Entry / Exit Top or bo�om Control Cable Entry / Exit Top or bo�om Cooling Supply Top, bo�om or side Applicable Standards IEC 61800 - 3, 61800 -4, 61800-5-1, EMC Direc�ve 89 / 336 /EEc, CE, UL 508C, UL347A, IEC 60068-2-6 (Fc) Opera�ng Ambient Temperature

Min. + 5°C, max. +45°C Opera�on below 0 °C. Please contact Rockwell Automa�on for lower design ra�ng .

Cabinetry Color RAL 7035 Light Sandtex Gray, RAL 9004 Black : Control Doors and Wire -way Covers Weight Approx. 1500 kg/m length Control Interfaces I/O - Digital Control Analog Interfaces 4 Selectable and Scalable Channels ( 0-10 V , 4 – 20 MA ) Serial Communica�ons

Interfaces Op�ons: Ethernet , Profibus, Modbus. Please contact Rockwell Automa�on for informa�on on other industry-standard communica�ons interfaces.

Marine Design Features Marine Standards IEC 6000092m UEC 721-3-6m UEC 68-2-(1,2,6,30,52).

CE marking according to EU direc�ves Marine Cer�fica�on Available for Lloyd’s, DNV, ABS, BV and others upon request

Local Control Hardware – Operator Interface, Stop, Start, E stop, speed reference , Auto – Manual, Local – Remote Vibra�on Design .7 G in frequency range of 13.2 – 100 Hz Door Posi�oners

Mari�me Handgrips for Doors Flame-retardant Proper�es An�-condensa�on Heaters Halogen-free Wiring Conformal Coa�ng Grounding Balls Drip Shields Cabling Compartments with Power Bus and Grounding Bus

Standard Design Features

Hardware

PMS Control Interface I/O 25 Degree Inclina�on

PowerFlex 7000 Medium Voltage Marine DriveTechnical Specification

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Capabilities include:Programmable ControllersAllen-Bradley® programmable controllers are built for reliable performance on land and sea – and are availablein a variety of controller types and sizes to fit your specifications.

• Easy to configure, alarm and monitor• 300+ types of hot swappable cards• Compatible with standard open networks• One third the size of legacy systems

Condition MonitoringReal-time monitoring puts shipboard asset health information at your fingertips.

• Monitors vibration, wear, oil, current and heat• Predictive capabilities help eliminate unnecessary maintenance

VisualizationVisualization products provide windows into critical control information shipboard or in port.

• High Brightness displays for day and night deck use• Keypad and touch screen interfaces

Variable Speed DrivesThe Allen-Bradley PowerFlex family of AC drives offers a broad range of control modes, features, options andpackaging for coordinated control of your pump, fanand air handling systems, winches, cargo pumps andcompressor systems.

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Publication MARINE-BR003A-EN-P – June 2011 Copyright ©2011 Rockwell Automation, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Printed in Canada.

Allen-Bradley, Direct-to-Drive, IntelliCENTER, PartnerNetwork, PowerCage, PowerFlex, Rockwell Software and SMC Flex, are trademarks of Rockwell Automation, Inc. Trademarks not belonging to Rockwell Automation are the property of their respective companies.

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Choose Rockwell Automation for a Complete Marine SolutionTo complement our medium voltage solutions, Rockwell Automation provides the additional capabilities you needfor a complete control and information solution aboard your vessels. Through our Integrated Architecture system,we will help you apply one scalable infrastructure to drive efficiency, flexibility and productivity across your ship – and while in port.

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